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Dried Pimenta de Neyde Red Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense hybrid, F2] Dried Pimenta de Neyde Red pepper, horn-shaped red Brazilian variant.

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Dried Pimenta de Neyde Red Pepper

Dried Pimenta de Neyde Red Pepper is an F2 variant of the Pimenta da Neyde (a Capsicum chinense hybrid), originally from Brazil, standing out from the black parent variety for the bright red color of its fruits and their elongated, horn-like shape.

The Pimenta de Neyde Red Plant

The plant has a branched, small-tree habit, with green oval-lanceolate leaves; the fruits, medium-sized with an elongated horn-like shape, turn from green to red at full maturity.

How to Sow Pimenta de Neyde Red

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks.

How to Grow Pimenta de Neyde Red

Transplant from April to June, once temperatures start to rise steadily. It adapts well to the Italian climate, like the parent variety, and is resistant to common pests and diseases.

Heat Level and Care Tips for Pimenta de Neyde Red

The heat level is high (about 200,000 SHU): gloves are essential when handling the fruits, carefully avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Diseases and Pests of Pimenta de Neyde Red

It can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly; avoiding wetting the foliage during watering reduces the risk of fungal disease.

Properties and Uses of Pimenta de Neyde Red

The high capsaicin content gives strong thermogenic and metabolism-stimulating properties. Dried Pimenta de Neyde Red pepper, prized for the fruity flavor typical of the variety, is used ground into powder or flakes for spicy jams and sauces.

Nutritional Values of Pimenta de Neyde Red (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 40 kcal
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
  • Fibre: 1.5 g
  • Vitamin C: 143 mg
  • Potassium: 322 mg